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Our hearing helps us make sense of the world around us. However, our auditory system is highly sensitive to loud noise, and frequent exposure to noise can gradually lead to hearing loss over time. But you can protect yourself!

If you’ve ever flown on an airplane or suffered from swimmer’s ear, you’ve probably noticed that our ears are particularly sensitive to things like changes in pressure and moisture. But have you ever wondered why—or what you can do to ease the discomfort?

Do your ears feel blocked? Maybe the cause is a buildup of earwax. Earwax is a naturally-occurring substance that helps protect our ears, but it can sometimes become impacted. Here’s what you can do about it.

Minor burns and sunburns are a part of everyday life—who hasn’t accidentally spilt hot coffee or stayed out in the sun too long? Today there are easy steps you can take to soothe the redness, pain, and irritation of minor burns.